Kentucky: BILL SB62
IntroducedAN ACT relating to geoengineering.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 512 to make findings and declarations regarding the dangers of atmospheric polluting activities and the Commonwealth's authority to prohibit geoengineering; define terms; make criminal atmospheric pollution a Class D felony; require that a person found guilty of criminal atmospheric pollution pay a civil penalty of not less than $500,000 in addition to all other penalties authorized by law; provide that each day that a person engages in criminal atmospheric pollution constitutes a separate offense; empower all peace officers of the Commonwealth to enforce the provisions of the section; require the arresting officer to issue a notice to the appropriate federal agency that those activities cannot be lawfully carried out in the Commonwealth.
Bill summary (AI generated)
The proposed legislation concerning geoengineering aims to address the dangers associated with atmospheric pollution linked to such activities. If enacted, this bill would establish a clear legal framework within KRS Chapter 512, articulating the Commonwealth’s findings regarding the risks posed by geoengineering practices. The bill underscores the authority of the Commonwealth to regulate and ultimately prohibit certain geoengineering activities deemed polluting to the atmosphere. One of the pivotal components of the law includes the criminalization of atmospheric pollution, classifying it as a Class D felony. Individuals or entities found guilty of these actions would face significant penalties, including a civil fine of at least $500,000, in addition to any other legal repercussions. Moreover, the legislation specifies that each day of such pollution constitutes a separate offense, thereby incentivizing compliance with the law. The enforcement of these provisions would be supported by the empowerment of peace officers across the Commonwealth, allowing them to take appropriate action against violators. Arresting officers would be mandated to notify the relevant federal agency regarding illegal geoengineering activities within the Commonwealth, reinforcing accountability and intergovernmental cooperation in managing atmospheric pollution. Overall, this bill seeks to create a robust mechanism to mitigate the environmental risks associated with geoengineering and to protect the public and natural resources from harmful practices.
History
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- Wed 08 Jan 2025 introduced in Senate
- Wed 08 Jan 2025 to Committee on Committees (S)
- Fri 10 Jan 2025 to Appropriations & Revenue (S)